Macro perspective into the world of arthropods

ANKARA, TURKIYE - MARCH 25: A plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) is seen at Ankara University Faculty of Science Biodiversity Application and Research Center, where insects collected from all over the country for scientific purposes are preserved with special methods in Ankara, Turkiye on March 25, 2025. Expert researchers study insect species under microscopes to assess their impact on agriculture, ecology, and medicine, as well as whether they are harmful or need protection. A labeled insect collection, stored in glass-door cabinets, supports biodiversity research and includes species like beetles, wasps, butterflies, and various arthropods. The collection also attracts photographers, who capture the intricate details and colors of these creatures with macro lenses. (Photo by Cem Genco/Anadolu via Getty Images)